The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 31, 2012.

8:22:01 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

8:22:00 P.M.

Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.

8:21:09 P.M.

The House received a communication from The Honorable Tim Scott. Mr. Scott notified the house that he had notified the Governor of South Carolina of his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives effective January 2, 2013.

8:20:00 P.M.

Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 843.

8:20:00 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 30.

7:15:50 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

7:14:58 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

7:14:37 P.M.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Sunday, December 30, 2012, it adjourn to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

7:13:59 P.M.

S. 3202

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:13:58 P.M.

S. 3202

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 651).

7:07:20 P.M.

S. 3202

Considered as unfinished business. S. 3202 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes."

7:05:09 P.M.

H.R. 4057

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

7:05:08 P.M.

H.R. 4057

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 650).

6:59:11 P.M.

H.R. 4057

Considered as unfinished business.

6:58:28 P.M.

H.R. 3159

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

6:58:24 P.M.

H.R. 3159

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:58:21 P.M.

H.R. 3159

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 649).

6:35:19 P.M.

H.R. 3159

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3159 — "To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes."

6:34:42 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

6:34:16 P.M.

S.J. Res. 44

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

6:33:18 P.M.

S.J. Res. 44

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 44.

6:33:16 P.M.

S.J. Res. 44

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:32:51 P.M.

S.J. Res. 44

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. S.J. Res. 44 — "Granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding."

6:32:36 P.M.

S. 2318

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2318 — "To authorize the Secretary of State to pay a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals, and for other purposes."

6:22:54 P.M.

H.R. 3159

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Connolly (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

6:14:35 P.M.

H.R. 3159

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3159.

6:14:33 P.M.

H.R. 3159

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:14:20 P.M.

H.R. 3159

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3159 — "To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes."

6:14:04 P.M.

S. 3331

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3331 — "To provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards, and for other purposes."

6:07:59 P.M.

H.R. 6621

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

6:02:58 P.M.

H.R. 6621

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6621.

6:02:52 P.M.

H.R. 6621

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

6:02:29 P.M.

H.R. 6029

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

5:56:31 P.M.

H.R. 6029

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6029.

5:56:17 P.M.

H.R. 6029

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

5:55:22 P.M.

S. 3472

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3472 — "To amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to provide improvements to such Act."

5:27:45 P.M.

H.R. 4212

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hochul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

5:14:32 P.M.

H.R. 4212

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4212.

5:14:19 P.M.

H.R. 4212

Mr. Terry moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

5:13:48 P.M.

H.R. 6328

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilirakis objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

5:02:22 P.M.

H.R. 6328

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6328.

5:02:03 P.M.

H.R. 6328

Mr. Bilirakis moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

5:00:49 P.M.

S. 3202

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3202 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes."

4:45:26 P.M.

H.R. 4057

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Michaud objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

4:31:22 P.M.

H.R. 4057

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4057.

4:31:10 P.M.

H.R. 4057

Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

4:30:45 P.M.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

4:30:29 P.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 30.

2:15:44 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

2:15:27 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 6014, H.R. 6620, and S. 3454. The message also stated that the Senate had passed H.R. 6621, with amendment; H.R. 1, with amendments; and H.R. 1464, with amendments.

2:14:50 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 28, 2012 at 9:50 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 2338, H.R. 3892, H.R. 3869, H.R. 4389, H.R. 6260, H.R. 6379, H.R. 6587, and S. 3667.

2:14:37 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on December 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5949 without amendment.

2:02:32 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

2:02:11 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:02:08 P.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01:06 P.M.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:00:34 P.M.

NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLY - The Chair laid before the House the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Thursday, December 27, 2012, of the reassembly of the House.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 649).

6:35:19 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 3159 — "To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes."

6:22:54 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Connolly (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

6:14:35 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3159.

6:14:33 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:14:20 P.M.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 3159 — "To direct the President, in consultation with the Department of State, United States Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Department of Defense, to establish guidelines for United States foreign assistance programs, and for other purposes."

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 650).

6:59:11 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business.

4:45:26 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Michaud objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

4:31:22 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4057.

4:31:10 P.M.

Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hochul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

5:14:32 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4212.

5:14:19 P.M.

Mr. Terry moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

5:56:31 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6029.

5:56:17 P.M.

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilirakis objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

5:02:22 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6328.

5:02:03 P.M.

Mr. Bilirakis moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

6:02:58 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6621.

6:02:52 P.M.

Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 2318 — "To authorize the Secretary of State to pay a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals, and for other purposes."

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 651).

7:07:20 P.M.

Considered as unfinished business. S. 3202 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes."

5:00:49 P.M.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. S. 3202 — "To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes."

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

6:33:18 P.M.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 44.

6:33:16 P.M.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

6:32:51 P.M.

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution. S.J. Res. 44 — "Granting the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding."